Snow protctor for skis



Jan. 11, 1949.

G. JOHNSON SNOW PROTECTOR FOR SKIS 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed July 17, 1945 fand l INVENTOR. Z9 f/ @enige c/zsaz) E' MyW/wwf@ ATTDRNEYS Jan. 11, 1949. G. JOHNSON I SNOW PROTECTOR OR SKIS 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed July 17, 1945 TTD RNEYS Patented Jan. 11, 1949 UNITED STATES 3(iFifFlCE snow PRoTEoToR AFon 'sms GeorgeJohnson, Ironwao'dQMich. applicationsuxy l17, 1945,1seri1 No. 605;'596

` s claims. (cieco-211,35.)

"The `linvention -relates to improvements `in"snow iprotectors for skis, and more Lespecially 'to fapro- `tective -foot `boot attachment 'for ski use.

pThe primary object of the invention t-is `the provision of a novel protective device of this i character, in the use of which snow and ice is prevented from building up between the ski and the shoe Worn by the user of such ski, such as would otherwise seriously interfere with efficiency in skiing performance and result in great inconvenience by requiring the removal of the ski for the cleaning of the snow and ice therefrom.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a protective boot of this character, wherein its heel portion is extensible and retractible, thereby giving the skier free foot motion, which is necessary for proper and efficient skiing performance.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a protective device of this character, which is to be fastened in place on a ski and over the shoe as worn by the skier, thus enclosing the shod foot to the exclusion of snow and ice formation between the same and the ski.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a structure of this character, which is comparatively simple in construction, thoroughly reliable and eiicient in operation, strong, durable, readily and easily applied, removable with dispatch, assuring safety during ski riding, and inexpensive to manufacture and install.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described in detail, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which show the preferred embodiment of the invention, and pointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary side view of a ski showing structure constructed in accordance with the invention in applied position.

Figure 2 is a vertical longitudinal section view through the boot when worn and showing the heel area of the foot in a raised position.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 2 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4 is a rear elevation with the boot in the position shown in Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 1 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 6 is a perspective view with the boot in the position shown in Figure 1, and the shoe wearing foot removed.

r,Figure 17 :is ysatviiew similar itc .Figure r211 ishowing y:the b'oot :in "the :positionrindicated in Figure L2.

Similar reference characters .indicate fcorre- Referring to the drawings in detail, A designates generally a portion of the runner of a ski, B the shoe worn by the ski rider, and C the boot constructed in accordance with the invention, as hereinafter set forth.

The protective boot C is to be detachably secured on the runner A and about a shod foot of the skier, and is comprised in a body I0, having the front of an upper portion II provided with a gap which is closed by a gusset I2 to prevent water, snow or sleet from gaining entrance therethrough to the interior of the body Ill, and a lacing I3 to draw the edges ofthe gap together to secure theupper snugly about the shoe B and the ankle of the wearer.

The upper portion I I, of the boot body III is secured to a bellows-like extensible and collapsible heel and arch portion I6, which is secured about the top edge portion of a bottom tread plate I9, the latter also having a toe portion 20 secured thereto in a like manner. This plate I9 is secured in place on the upper face of the runner A, by suitable fasteners, such as screws 2l. The portion I8 due to the fullness thereof permits of substantially free foot motion to the shoe B as may be necessary for proper ski maneuvering. The upper II is provided with a eece lining 22 to avoid wear on the shoe B and to afford comfort and warmth to the wearer of the boot C, and is preferably carried into the toe portion 20 of the latter to that end.

The toe portion 2U is exteriorly reinforced by a strap 23, which is made fast at 24 to the runner A the strap being provided with an adjusting buckle 25. Similarly carried exteriorly about the heel and arch portion I8 is a strap 26, which is also provided with an adjusting buckle 21, both straps 23 and 26 being for the purpose of holding the upper II of the body I0 firm about the upper I4 of the shoe B, so as to permit of the aforesaid free bellows-action of the heel and arch portion I8 of the boot C when worn by a skier. The foot motion of the skier in the wearing of the boot C is best seen in Figures 1, 2, 4, 6 and '7 of the drawings.

From the foregoing, it should be apparent that it is impossible that snow or sleet lodge between the shoe B and the runner A when the boot C is fastened in place on the runner. Also, that the boot C, when made from appropriate material arranged in unitary assembly, said heel and toe portions being secured about the top side of the edge of said foot plate, said upper portion having a gap in its front side, a gusset closing said gap, and means for detachably securing the edges of said gap together to draw said upper portion rmly about the like part of the shoe worn by thel skier, said lower portion having a fullness to admit of its bellows-like extension and contraction incident to the 4movements of the skiers foot in the performance of skiing manoeuvres.

2. The invention as defined in claim 1, with the said upper and toe portions of the body fleece- 4 lined in order to assure comfort and warmth to the foot of the skier.

3. The invention as dened in claim l, with rearwardly extending straps secured on the opposite sides of said upper portion of the body adjacent the line of joinder of the same with said lower portion, and a buckle adjustably connecting the free ends of said straps.

GEORGE JOHNSON.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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